Postdoc: Quantum CFD for Turbulent Flow Simulations

ETH Zurich; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IBM collaboration

ASVZ sports programme

Childcare options

Pension benefits

Public transport benefits

Job summary

ETH Zurich's Computational Kinetics Group at D-MAVT invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to explore quantum algorithms for turbulent fluid dynamics using the Lattice Boltzmann Method on future quantum hardware. The role involves collaboration with IBM and opportunities to publish in top journals, with initial funding for one year and potential extension.

You will lead research in quantum approaches to fluid dynamics, develop novel linearisation techniques, and contribute to project

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field.
• Strong background in computational fluid dynamics, quantum physics, quantum algorithms or quantum computing.
• Experience developing numerical methods for scientific applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead research on quantum approaches to fluid dynamics and define project direction.
• Investigate LBM algorithms suitable for quantum computers and linearisation methods.
• Develop and evaluate hybrid classical-quantum approaches for CFD.
• Publish findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences.

Skills

Quantum physics

Computational science

Fluid dynamics

Quantum algorithms

High-performance computing

Education

PhD in CFD or related field

Tools

Qiskit

Scientific programming

Job description

ETH Zurich's Computational Kinetics Group at D-MAVT invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to explore quantum algorithms for turbulent fluid dynamics using the Lattice Boltzmann Method on future quantum hardware. The role involves collaboration with IBM and opportunities to publish in top journals, with initial funding for one year and potential extension.

You will lead research in quantum approaches to fluid dynamics, develop novel linearisation techniques, and contribute to project